Unit Question:
How has technology influenced the way we see the world around us?
A collage is a technique used MAINLY in visual arts. This artwork is made by assembling different forms or pictures together to make a new whole. A collage can include things like photographs, magazine or newspaper clippings, texts etc.
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| Magazine clippings put together to make a new picture. |
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| Little pictures put together to make a new picture (an apple). |
What are collages used for?
Collages can be used for many different things for example:
What do they look like?
Collages can be used for many different things for example:
- To bring out an idea
- A nice photograph to put up
- For advertising something
- A mosaic photo (maybe for family)
- To send a message
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| A mosaic. You can put little pictures (maybe of yourself) to make a big photo (maybe of yourself). |
Collages all look different. There are more artistic ones like putting together magazine clippings to make a beautiful picture or there are more simple ones for example putting together some photos of a fun party with your friends. Below I will display some examples of different collages.
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| A mosaic. Little pictures (in grid form. Not overlapping) put together to make a big photo. |
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| A shape or photo made with little pictures overlapping each other. |
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| A very simple collage. Very easy to make and edit. |
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| A more artistic collage. Made with newspaper/magazine clippings. |
How can you effectively portray the underlying theme of the environmental element/social element to an audience? What kind of collage would you attempt?
Making a collage to send a message representing something environmental or social is a more interesting and artistic way to get something through to your audience. With a collage, you can give visual evidence of your point instead of writing many paragraphs trying to explain your point. Besides, visual presentation is more engaging to younger and the elderly. I would love to attempt a collage that sends an important message for example:
- Recycling
- Charity
- Bullying
- Global Warming
How is a collage useful?
You don't only see collages on the internet or in art. You can also see them used in brochures, posters around your town, videos sending a message and much more. We all know that our countries are becoming more international, that means more people from different countries who don't all speak the same language as us. As I said before, visual aid in collages are more useful. Also, if you're working for a tourism country and you're trying to advertise the countries you have a business in, you can use collages to put together pictures of trips, beautiful sceneries and more.
Develop a Design Brief
When I make my collage I want to think about points that would draw attention to my brochure because it discusses a subject that's interesting and needs more recognition in our world today. I want to think about:
- News: Is the topic well known because of a news story that came out?
- Media: Is the media talking about it that gives it attention?
- Design: Is the topic easy to research about? Can it be created in a collage in a creative way? Is it easy to make into a collage?
When producing my collage, I need to consider key points about the design. From points that would make it look attractive, to things like how will I print it off, or where will I create it? Things I need to consider:
- Font/Size: How do I want my title to look like? How do I want my body text to look like? How will I make it different from the rest?
- Color: Will certain colors help my brochure to stand out? Do I make the colors eye catching and matching or absolute different colors?
- Printing options: Where will I print it? In what format will I print it in?
- Software limitations: What software is available for me to use?
